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SPRINGFIELD — Responding to a report that Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren identified herself as a Native American while employed at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., on Thursday renewed his call for the consumer advocate to come clean about whether she used her heritage to boost her career.

"I’m asking for the same things I’ve asked for from the beginning: for Elizabeth Warren to tell the truth and answer the questions you guys are asking," Brown told reporters when asked about the latest development in the ongoing controversy.

Warren told the Boston Globe late Wednesday that she informed Harvard and Penn that she was Native American. This is the first time Warren has acknowledged that she provided the information to the schools where she taught as a law professor.

"I've released over 32 years of my military records. She needs to release her employment records," Brown said.

He said Harvard also needs to correct the record. He called on Harvard President Drew Faust to correct the federal record based on Warren’s status.

"This goes right to the integrity and character of a person. When you check that box (that claims Native American heritage), you’re getting benefits from people who have historically been discriminated against," Brown said.

Last week when pressed by reporters, Warren said she knows she has Native American ancestry because her mother told her so.

"My mom and dad have told me a lot of things too, but they're not always accurate," he said.

“Scott Brown’s comments about my parents are totally out of line. I resent him questioning their honesty," Warren said in a statement. "My mother and father are not here to defend themselves and should be off limits. Don and Pauline Herring are not fair game and Scott Brown should apologize."

Reporter's note: The quote by Sen. Scott Brown which read: "My mom and dad have told me a lot of things too, but they’re not always true," was changed to "My mom and dad have told me a lot of things too, but they’re not always accurate," following a review of the audio from the event.